Confucianism and Modern China - Softcover

Johnston Sir, Reginald Fleming

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0968045944 ISBN 13: 9780968045947

Publisher: Soul Care Publishing, 2008

Synopsis

"In these lectures I will endeavour to justify the faith that is in me and to explain the grounds on which I base my belief that Confucianism is still a living force among the Chinese people and has a message of great value for the China of the present and future and provide and answer to the question "What is Confucianism? If we wish to form an adequate idea of Confucianism we must make an effort to look at it from within, and to approximate as closely as possible to the standpoint of those who are themselves among the loyal guardians of the great Confucian heritage." -Reginald Fleming Johnston. Johnston provides a unique insight in outlining the fourteen Confucian texts and describes the challenges that Confucianism was to face during the revolutionary times of the early 1900's. While written almost one hundred years ago, this book provides the reader with valuable insight into a significant aspect of Chinese culture.

About this title

Book Description:

The British colonial administrator Sir Reginald Fleming Johnston (1874-1938) travelled extensively in the Far East, developing a keen intellectual interest in Chinese culture and spirituality. This 1934 collection of lectures considers the tensions between Confucianism and the New Culture Movement in the Chinese Republic.

About this edition

• Publisher: Soul Care Publishing
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0968045944
• ISBN 13: 9780968045947
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 208